JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Traumatic Stress Disorders Research from University of Nairobi Discussed (Factors associated with post-traumatic stress disorder among SIMAD University students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 595 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study assessing the prevalence of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among university students at SIMAD University in Mogadishu, Somalia. Conducted by researchers from the University of Nairobi, the study involved 343 students and found that 34.4% met the criteria for probable PTSD, with female students showing significantly higher odds. Key factors associated with PTSD included experiencing the death of a friend from gun violence and involvement in transportation accidents. The findings emphasize the need for trauma-informed and gender-sensitive mental health interventions in Somali university settings due to the psychological impact of ongoing insecurity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/11, p595
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:189471227
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